Ryota Kobayashi

Ryota Kobayashi is a seasoned professional in the power industry, currently serving as General Manager of the Overseas Power Department 2 at Marubeni Corporation since April 2022, overseeing power generation and carbon-free fuel initiatives across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. Ryota has a wealth of experience within Marubeni, having held several key positions including Deputy General Manager at both the Power Business Dept. 1 and Power Business Dept. 4, where responsibilities encompassed power-related investments across APAC and the Middle East & Africa. Previous roles also include Vice President positions at Marubeni Power International, Inc. and Marubeni Asian Power, Ltd., focusing on investment management in the American and Asia-Pacific regions respectively. Ryota holds a degree in Policy Management with a specialization in International Business from Keio University.